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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.96, 201.06 and 88.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.96, 201.06 and 88.30 is: 132.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.96 : 201.06 = 88.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.96/201.06 = 88.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.96x = 201.06 × 88.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.96x = 17,753.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,753.60/133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.53

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